Little Saturday afternoon tidbit!
Turquoise is an opaque, blue-to-green mineral that is a hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminum. In many cultures of the Old and New Worlds, this gemstone has been esteemed for thousands of years as a holy stone, a bringer of good fortune or a talisman.
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In the 16th century, clocks were made using springs instead of weight. Portable clocks or pocket watches were the first timepieces that the public could own, but generally it was the rich and was looked upon as a status symbol.
Often, portable watches were placed on the wall of the house, but they were not really portable, this idea came some years later. Pocket watches were first produced in the 16th century. This was at the same time as the invention of the spring driven clock. In the beginning, pocket watches were awkward and boxy, and were generally worn as necklaces. Approximately one hundred years later they were carried in the pocket. Development of the pocket watch meant that mechanisms were introduced and some watches even had alarms. The image of the pocket watch began to change in the 17th century. More rounded, slimmer cases were made incorporating designs and generally making the pocket watch a piece of craftsmanship.
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Check out this interview with James, Brent and the Boys! Telling the story behind Americas Top Buyer and why we love what we do. Make sure to like and subscribe to our Youtube channel!
Special thanks to Nate Eaton and the crew at East Idaho News. Be sure to visit their website at www.eastidahonews.com.
https://youtu.be/cVpFw0Wxpm8
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Walt Disney originally wanted to name Mickey Mouse, Mortimer Mouse; and it was not until Disney’s wife suggested naming him Mickey that his name was changed.
Also the inspiration to create Mickey Mouse came from his pet mouse he owned when he was younger.
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Fly fishing probably began in ancient Egypt, but its modern form goes all the way back to the England of the second half of the 19th century. The local fishermen caught fish with live and later artificial insects.🦗🦟🕷 This method began to spread to the rest of Europe. National and international competitions and championships were started. This has brought fly fishing to the attention of the public.
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An early mechanical cash register was invented by James Ritty and John Birch following the American Civil War. James was the owner of a saloon in Dayton, Ohio, USA, and wanted to stop employees from pilfering his profits.
The Ritty Model I was invented in 1879 after seeing a tool that counted the revolutions of the propeller on a steamship. With the help of James' brother John Ritty, they patented it in 1883.
It was called Ritty's Incorruptible Cashier and it was invented for the purpose to stop cashiers of pilfering and eliminating employee theft or embezzlement.
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Matchbox originally had a 600 pound investment, which means they started out with $1000. As of a few years ago, Matchbox became the 19th largest toy brand.
Over 12,000 different vehicles have been made by Matchbox. The Matchbox car that has been in production the longest is the shovel-nose tractor, introduced in 1976.
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We are proud to announce that #24karat has been awarded by Iconic Achievers #awards 2018🏆 for "MOST TRUSTED BUYER Of #gold IN NORTH INDIA." Awarded by Bollywood singer @sonunigamofficial. We appreciate all the members of 24karat for their fabulous work and support!

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